May weather forecast
Carrboro, NC

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Carrboro, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 59.4°F (15.2°C) and 78.6°F (25.9°C).

Temperature

Carrboro's transition into May is marked by a minor temperature shift, moving from an agreeable 70.3°F (21.3°C) in April to a moderately hot 78.6°F (25.9°C). Throughout the nights in May, Carrboro experiences an average low-temperature of 59.4°F (15.2°C).

Humidity

In Carrboro, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14.6 days and accumulates 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Carrboro, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 5min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:27 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 78.6°F (25.9°C) and 59.4°F (15.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 76%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 14.6 days and typically aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Carrboro, during May, the rain falls for 14.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Carrboro?

In Carrboro, snow does not fall in April through October.

What is the average length of the day in May in Carrboro?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:27 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.5h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In Carrboro, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Carrboro, NC

Average temperature in May - Carrboro, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 78.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 59.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32°F).

Average pressure in May
Carrboro, NC

Average pressure in May - Carrboro, NC
  • Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Carrboro, NC

Average wind speed in May - Carrboro, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Carrboro, NC

Average humidity in May - Carrboro, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Carrboro, NC

Average rainfall in May - Carrboro, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (0.83").

Average rainfall days in May
Carrboro, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Carrboro, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Carrboro, NC

Average snowfall in May - Carrboro, NC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Carrboro, NC

Average snowfall days in May - Carrboro, NC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Carrboro, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Carrboro, NC
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Carrboro, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Carrboro, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (12.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Carrboro, NC

Average UV index in May - Carrboro, NC
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Carrboro, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Carrboro, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Carrboro, NC

Average visibility in May - Carrboro, NC
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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